A religious organization has requested records pertaining to Islam curriculum from all Tennessee school districts. Spokeswoman CeCe Heil from the American Center for Law & Justice tells The Tennessean that the Christian-based nonprofit made the open records request after concerned parents contacted them. The group advocates and litigates freedom of religion and free speech issues. Heil says the requests are being made to all 146 school districts and state special schools. The organization is requesting records and information on what students are learning about Islam and other religions, how students are being taught and what resources teachers are using....

The Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen will host a reception to welcome two individuals who are new to their respective organizations: Colonel Rodney Todaro and Dr.Tony Kinkel. The public is invited to the reception Monday, September 28 from 5:00pm to 5:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Tullahoma Municipal Building. “I welcome both to Tullahoma,” said Mayor Lane Curlee. “Our city is a better place because of the work they will accomplish. This is a great opportunity to welcome both of these outstanding citizens to our community. ” Colonel Rodney Todaro is the Commander at Arnold Engineering Development...

Motlow College Tennessee Promise Coordinator Jonathan Graham is urging any interested Motlow faculty, staff and administrators, and members of the general public, to apply to the tnAchieves mentor program. Since 2008, tnAchieves has been helping Tennessee students not only afford but excel in college. The non-profit is the partnering organization to the Tennessee Promise scholarship in 85 of the 95 Tennessee counties. The organization’s mission is to, “increase higher education opportunities for Tennessee high school students by providing last-dollar scholarships with mentor guidance.” Mentors help students earn various scholarships through programs such as Tennessee Promise. These volunteers are required...

A fire call came out on Friday morning around 10:30am concerning a structure fire at 2290 Martin Rd. The Summitville Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene. When they arrived the home was on fire and mutual aid began to arrive from Coffee and Warren Counties to assist. The home suffered extensive damage. Coffee County Sheriff’s deputies and Coffee County EMS were also on the scene. Apparently no one was injured and the fire will be investigated by the sheriff’s...

Shelbyville Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for an armed bank robbery. Approximately 1:15 p.m. on Thursday September 17, 2015, the pictured suspect robbed First Community Bank located at 2841 Hwy 231 North. The suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note stating he was armed and demanding cash. The suspect took the money and fled the bank on foot heading southbound. The suspect is described as dark skinned man, approximately 30 years old, 5’11” tall, with a slim build. If you know the pictured suspect please call the Shelbyville Police Department at...

Tennessee will likely receive some of the 10,000 Syrian refugees that President Barack Obama says the U.S. will admit for resettlement over the next 12 months. The Tennessee Office for Refugees, based in Nashville, is waiting for more information on the families it will help relocate and Holly Johnson, spokeswoman for the organization, says they are prepared to assist those who come. “Statewide our program is very strong,” says Johnson. “We have very successful employment outcomes, self-sufficiency; refugees quickly thrive and become part of the community.” Johnson says it’s important to note the high level of screening the Syrian...